{"id":655,"date":"2015-07-03T16:57:08","date_gmt":"2015-07-03T16:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/?p=655"},"modified":"2020-10-05T07:17:08","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T07:17:08","slug":"uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Uttarakhand &#8211; A destination to Adventure Sports Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/#Capital\" >Capital<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/#Culture\" >Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/#Weather\" >Weather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/#Lifestyle\" >Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/#Major_crops_grown\" >Major crops grown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/#Costume_and_ornaments\" >Costume and ornaments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/#Major_festivals\" >Major festivals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/#Tourist_attractions\" >Tourist attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/#Kinds_of_homes\" >Kinds of homes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/uttarakhand-a-destination-to-adventure-sports-lovers\/#Famous_personalities\" >Famous personalities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand boasts of a rich flora and fauna and is home to some of the most beautiful pilgrimage destinations in the country. Because of the location of this state in the western Himalayas, the state has a lot to offer to the adventure sport lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehradun is the official capital of Uttarakhand and is also the largest city in the state. The city has the headquarters of many National Organizations and Institutes like Survey of India, Forest Research Institute, ONGC and Indian Institute of Petroleum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand has a rich cultural history dating back to the prehistoric times. The state is a storehouse of art and paintings. Wood carving and stone carving are two well known art forms found in the state. Wood carving can still be seen in many temples located in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand experiences very cold winters and summers rarely exist here. The weather is pleasant because of the Himalayas, which act as a natural coolant. The winters also bring snowfall in the state which makes the place even more beautiful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lifestyle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The folks of Uttarakhand have a colorful and cultured lifestyle. Different traditions and customs are followed by people belonging to different religions which make their lifestyle even more unique.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_crops_grown\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major crops grown<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture is not a much profitable work in the state because of the undulating topography and lack of means of irrigation. The major crops grown here are rice, wheat, sugarcane, soybean, maize, oilseeds and pulses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costume_and_ornaments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costume and ornaments<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People of Uttarakhand wear dresses that are economical, simple as well as suited for the hilly region. Rangwali Pichora is a garment worn by the women on special occasions and during festivals. Men mostly wear dhoti or lungi teamed up with a Kurta.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_festivals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major festivals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mostly all the major Indian festivals are celebrated by the people of Uttarakhand. Other festivals that hold importance include bhitauli, basant panchami, phool dei, harela, the nanda devi fair, , the purnagiri fair and the haathalika fair.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tourist_attractions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist attractions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state of Uttarakhand is blessed with a lot beautiful places, including snow-clad peaks, shrines and other holy places. The picturesque views of the Himalayas are worth watching. Other places of interest include Kedarnath, Badrinath, Corbett national park, Gangotri and Yamunotri.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kinds_of_homes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinds of homes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rural population resides in small linear villages. The rural houses generally have two stories in which the lower floor is used for keeping animals. They have access to basic amenities. The urban population resides in well built houses with all the modern facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_personalities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous personalities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to reach the top of the Everest was born in Uttarakhand. Abhinav Bindra, shooter and Olympic gold medalist are also from this state. Other famous personalities include Sunder Lal Bahuguna, a social activist and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Uttarakhand boasts of a rich flora and fauna and is home to some of the most beautiful pilgrimage destinations in the country. Because of the location of this state in the western Himalayas, the state has a lot to offer to the adventure sport lovers. 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